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Lou Jimenez2025-11-26 18:01:072025-11-26 22:35:44A Growing City, a Shrinking Fire Department: Bethlehem Deserves Better
☣️ HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT MITIGATED ☣️
Earlier today, members were dispatched to the 100 block of East Morton Street for an incident involving improperly discarded laboratory chemicals after an unexpected chemical reaction occurred. As the complexity of the incident became apparent, the response was upgraded to include a callout of off-duty Bethlehem Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team members.
The incident required multiple Hazardous Materials entry teams to conduct hazard assessments, perform reconnaissance, safely secure chemical containers, and assist in mitigating the incident. Through the coordinated efforts of our members, the situation was successfully stabilized. We would also like to thank our Paramedics and Police for their support throughout the incident.
Incidents of this nature underscore the importance of maintaining highly trained personnel capable of responding to complex and unpredictable emergencies. They also reflect the dedication of our members, who answer the call whenever additional resources are needed. #IAFF #ppffa #local735 #staffingmatters #bethlehemsbravest 🚒🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less
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🇺🇸 Happy 250th Independence Day from Bethlehem Firefighters IAFF Local 735! 🇺🇸
Today we celebrate 250 years of freedom, sacrifice, and the ideals that make this country great.
As firefighters, we are proud to serve a community built on those values and to stand ready whenever our neighbors call for help.
From all of our membership, we wish you and your family a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July.
Stay safe, enjoy the holiday, and thank you for allowing us to serve this great community.
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Congratulations to the brothers and sisters of Lancaster Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 319 and to the leadership of Lancaster for working together to make their city safer for both the community and the firefighters who serve it every day.
We hope this commitment to improving staffing continues not only in Lancaster, but in cities across the country. Investing in firefighters is investing in public safety. #IAFF #ppffa
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🇺🇸🚒Congratulations to Fire Academy Class 2026-01🚒🇺🇸
Today we celebrate all of the recruits who earned the privilege of joining the fire service from Bethlehem, Allentown, Easton, Scranton, and Wilkes Barre. Graduation is the culmination of countless hours of training, sacrifice, discipline, and commitment. Each of you should take immense pride in what you have accomplished and in the responsibility you are about to carry.
A special congratulations to Bethlehem Fire Department’s newest firefighters and members of IAFF Local 735:
• Brandon Shanley
• Ryan Cooney
• Sandor Paar Jr.
• Jason Peters
• Kyle Pochek
• Collin Seip
• Jason Spiegelman
• Nick Wassa
We are proud to welcome you to the Bethlehem Fire Department family and to Local 735. The badge you earned today represents a tradition built by those who came before you and a commitment to serve those who depend on us. Wear it with pride, remain humble, and never stop learning.
Congratulations to all of today’s graduates. Welcome to the greatest job in the world. Stay safe, stay hungry, and enjoy this moment—you’ve earned it. 🚒🔥 #IAFF #PPFFA #Local735 #Staffingmatters ... See MoreSee Less
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IAFF Local 735 strongly supports the passage of legislation that helps protect firefighters from occupational cancer and ensures our members receive the care and support they deserve.
We also want to thank the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association for their continued advocacy and hard work in advancing this important legislation on behalf of firefighters across Pennsylvania.
We are also grateful that our Fire Department was awarded an AFG Grant this year to provide cancer screening and testing for our members. Thank you to our Local 735 Grant Committee and City Administration for working together to make this important initiative a reality.
Protecting those who protect our community is always worth the investment. #IAFF #local735 #ppffa #firefighterhealth #cancerprevention #AFGgrant #staffingmatters 🚒🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less
Pa. bill would provide free cancer screenings for firefighters
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June 11, 1939 - LODD
Assistant Chief Jacob Greenfield, 51
Bethlehem Fire Department. Bethlehem, PA
Chief Greenfield was overcome by smoke after his second entry into the burning structure of the Quinn School building. He collapsed several minutes after being removed by firemen. Immediate medical attention was given and he was transported to St. Lukes Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. ... See MoreSee Less
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2nd Platoon members currently on scene 133 West Union Blvd for a working high occupancy fire please avoid the area. #staffingmatters ... See MoreSee Less
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Our 4th Platoon responded to a dwelling fire reported in the 1000 Block of Center Street at approximately 1633 hours today. Members of Local 735 reporting for night shift staffed whatever apparatus we could muster (including inspector vehicles) to get manpower to the scene.
Many of our front line apparatus were already dedicated at that time to handling a major gas strike/leak on Fritz Drive, involving mass evacuations that required many of our members from 2nd Platoon to go door to door with the help of officers from Bethlehem Star Lodge #20 FOP to ensure everyone's safety in an expanding radius.
The fire on Center Street was expeditiously suppressed and contained to the upper floor/attic space of the residence, thankfully with no injuries to report. Many thanks to Allentown Fire Local 302 Allentown International Association of Firefighters for backing us up when the fire went 2nd Alarm, our Bethlehem Police, City of Bethlehem EMS and Nancy Run Fire Company. When we continue to work as a team we can make hard times better.
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